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File photo                                A piston aircraft takes off at Renton Airport.

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How much lead is falling in Renton’s yards? One resident aims to find out

The Renton airport has planes that still use leaded fuel, which could cause issues for residents

Renton child “possibly” shot on Memorial Day

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Renton child “possibly” shot on Memorial Day

Police seek more information from public

The city of Renton honored its fallen veterans on Monday, May 27 at Veterans Park.                                The event included an invocation from the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and American Legion Chaplain Bruce Feltmann, presentation of the colors from Renton Police Department Color Guard, councilmember Carol Ann Witschi performing the “National Anthem” and “God Bless America,” as well as speakers Mayor Denis Law, veteran Darrell Pilat and army veteran David Waggoner.                                Several veterans presented wreaths, courtesy of Greenwood Memorial Park and Funeral Home in Renton.                                Photos courtesy of city of Renton.

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Renton honors their fallen and missing

Memorial Day events hosted at local park

Local travels from Renton, to Japan and the rest of the world

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Local travels from Renton, to Japan and the rest of the world

Navy member speaks on exploring through service

‘Park desert’ remains despite city upgrades

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‘Park desert’ remains despite city upgrades

Renton uses bond money to upgrade public parks

“We want a living wage” - Union workers to Renton city officials

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“We want a living wage” – Union workers to Renton city officials

Union 2170 speaks out about “unfair” contracts

Council hits the gas on lowering speed limits

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Council hits the gas on lowering speed limits

Renton councilmembers suggested a city-wide 20 mph limit

Buggles plays the trumpet at the Acro-Cats with the Rock Cats Performance at the Carco Theatre in Renton on May 21. This is the first of three shows the Rock Cats will be performing. Photo by Kayse Angel

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The cat’s meow – Animal show in Renton wows audience

The Rock Cats Rescue homes abandoned animals through circus performances

Most recent measles case located in Renton

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Most recent measles case located in Renton

The fourth King County person confirmed with measles was in public locations in Renton before being diagnosed, according…

A design of Yene Boona Café and Roaster House, an Ethiopian coffee shop and roaster. The proposal estimates the project would cost $450,000.                                Courtesy photo City of Renton

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The grand versus the modest – Coffee shop or Plaza for the Old Chamber Building

City Council receives two different proposals for location near the airport

Courtesy photo Amazing Animals.

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It’s not Broadway, but it is musical cats

Rescue cats are coming to Renton; not to homes, but to the stage.

Photo by Haley Ausbun. Lindbergh High School pitcher Lia Evans at the fastpitch game against Fife High School Friday, May 10.

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Lindbergh Fast Pitch takes a ‘W’ after a loss

Lindbergh High School Fast Pitch had a hard day against Fife High School on Friday, May 10 after…

Hazen soccer heads to state

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Hazen soccer heads to state

A week ago, Hazen High School was licking their wounds after a 3-0 loss to Decatur in a…

Renton’s Leisure Estates, a mobile home park for people over 55, hosted Hollywood comedy writer and producer Sy Rosen on May 4 for a screening of his short film The Matchmaker. Left to right: Ellen Ginn, Linda Keeney, Linda Clauson, Sy Rosen, Eileen Cunio, Darlene Ward, Pat Diggs.                                Photo courtesy of Northwest Prime Time.

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Comedy short-film premiers in Renton mobile home park

Leisure Care Estate residents win contest to host special event

Here’s who’s running for election in Renton

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Here’s who’s running for election in Renton

Candidates had till Friday to file for multiple local electioins

Hazen junior Emily Blundred, team captain and project manager for the Hazen robotics team, was a finalist for the National Robotics Dean’s List. Blundred was able to attend the championship this year in Houston, Texas. Courtesy photo Emily Blundred

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Hazen student uses her passion to make room for girls in STEM

Emily Blundred earns special honors through her work with the school’s robotic team

Former First Financial Northwest Bank CEO sentenced for tax fraud

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Former First Financial Northwest Bank CEO sentenced for tax fraud

The former CEO and President, Victor Karpiak, hid $2.3 million of income on tax returns from 2010 to…

Renton City Council looks to move faster on sidewalk improvements

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Renton City Council looks to move faster on sidewalk improvements

Almost half of Renton’s streets still don’t have pedestrian paths

School board member Lynn Desmarais announced she will leave her position after this term, leaving an open school board seat this election season. Photo courtesy of the Renton School District.

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Long-time school board director ready to hang up hat after December

Lynn Desmarais reflects on 18 years of school advocacy

Readers are invited to discuss the future of the paper over coffee

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Readers are invited to discuss the future of the paper over coffee

Danielle Chastaine takes over as the new editor of the Renton / Covington-Maple Valley Reporter